UAW strike day 4: President Biden sending officials to Detroit to help with negotiations
As the UAW enters the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations between the union and Big Three.
Airborne car strikes Michigan State Police trooper and 2 people from traffic stop
“Here is another driver, possibly impaired, driving at a high rate of speed. It puts all of us in danger and is preventable," said MSP Lt. Mike Shaw.
UPDATE: Kid found wandering city's east side reunited with parents
Police say the circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.
'We want to be paid what we're worth': UAW members picket outside Ford Wayne Assembly
"To see the support we’re getting from the community riding by (feels good)," said Melissa Wallace. "I am a proud member of Local 600, Dearborn Truck Plant. I came out here to support my brothers and sisters over here at Local 900 and it means everything."
UAW Stand Up march, rally through downtown Detroit showcases unity on day 1 of strike
“Everybody’s trying to make things better for us so that we can have a legacy for our children, so we’re ready to do what it takes which is Stand Up and wait for something better that we deserve," he said.
Black ties meet red shirts: Auto Show charity preview held amid UAW strike backdrop
The evening remained peaceful however, with two huge-scale events event happening just feet away. Evening gowns and tuxedos walked past picket signs downtown.
GM claims 'ripple effect' caused by UAW strike walkout at Missouri plant
GM builds its SUVs at Wentzville and in a statement Friday evening said a supply shortage is being created by a lack of stampings it supplies.
Analyst: UAW strike strategy unprecedented, warns it may damage both sides
Some analysts believe GM never really recovered from the UAW strike in 1998 - a lesson likely both sides are taking into account.
Business as usual at Detroit Stellantis plant, but UAW workers 'ready to rumble' if called on
“We’re still anxious, we’re still ready. the call could come at anytime," said Gjokaj. "We’re mobilized, we’re ready. We’re in full support of our brothers and sisters at the respective Big Three’s that went out."
Experts worry UAW strike could tip U.S. economy into recession
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
Workers, other union members, and Wayne sheriff offer solidarity for striking UAW
It may be a while before workers are done striking. Some have predicted issues to exasperate for the economy the longer the protest goes on and the wider the strike becomes.
Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike
"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.
Man sent threatening texts to UAW president, prosecutor says
The 31-year-old has since been charged felony counts of making false reports of terrorism and false reports of a bomb.
'It's their fault': UAW president slams Big 3 as autoworker strike begins
UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming the Big Three for the autoworkers strike, while the automakers are expressing disappointment with union leadership.
UAW members, Bernie Sanders plan to attend strike solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit
UAW members, the union president, and Sen. Bernie Sanders plan to attend a solidarity rally in Downtown Detroit after the strike began.
'Extremely disappointed': Big 3 automakers respond as strike begins at Ford, GM, Stellantis plants
Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.
UAW members strike at Ford's Michigan Assembly, 2 other US plants after contracts with Big 3 expire
UAW employees at three plants, including Ford's Michigan Assembly, walked off the job and to the picket line early Friday after the union and Big Three failed to reach a deal.
UAW strike targets factories in Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio
In an historic first, the UAW called on workers to walk off the line at factories owned by all three Detroit auto manufacturers at the same time.
UAW Strike: Plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri targeted for strike; 'This is about our members tonight'
Without a contract by 11:59 p.m., the union president called on workers at factory locations in Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan to walk off the line at midnight.
UAW strike implications: Michigan hit hardest while car prices expected to rise
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.